From Pierneef to Sekoto: Top Strauss & Co expert gives us some art investing tips

JOHANNESBURG — Fine art auction house, Strauss & Co, is one of Johannesburg's cultural gems. Tucked away in an office in upmarket Houghton, I had the privilege to go and interview Wilhelm van Rensburg, who is a respected senior art specialist at Strauss & Co. The conversation in this podcast is a fascinating one as Strauss & Co has sold nine of the ten most expensive paintings ever auctioned in South Africa and holds numerous artists’ sale records. Founded by the likes of top South African corporate legends, Elisabeth Bradley and Dr Conrad Strauss, as well as art doyen Stephan Welz, Strauss & Co really are the experts when it comes to investing in art. And van Rensburg gives us some of his best tips when it comes to buying art in this podcast. On BizNews.com, I've also posted his recommended reading for any future prospective art investors. - Gareth van Zyl